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  • Healthy lifestyle
  • Mental health

Young and lonely

Social isolation and loneliness can affect people at any stage of life, but tend to have unique characteristics when it comes to children and the elderly. While older people gradually lose friends and contacts over time, children are just starting to meet others. They embark on a journey of self-discovery as they encounter new people and try to build a good circle of friends. Sometimes this process can be quite lonely. Continue reading for insights on warning signs, what can help, and when to seek advice from a professional.

  • Healthy lifestyle
  • Mental health

Young and lonely

Ways to deal with social isolation for children and adolescents

Research & studies

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Mental health

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Female health

  • Female health
  • Pregnancy

Pregnancy

A guide to pregnancy: from early signs to the days before birth

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Planetary health

  • Healthy lifestyle
  • Planetary health

Public Health

Collective measures make the difference

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  • Healthy lifestyle
  • Healthy travel

Sunburn

All about symptoms, treatment and consequences

  • Diseases

Diabetes in detail

Everything you need to know about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

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